FORT NIAGARA LIGHT, NY

Lighthouse XLV

ORDER NO. 206

HISTORY: Our design is based on the third lighthouse at Fort Niagara (1872). The first light was built by the British in 1781 after they had captured Fort Niagara toward the end of the French and Indian War. It was a very important navigational light at the juncture of the Niagara River and Lake Ontario. Following the American Revolution, the U. S. Army controlled the fort and the lighthouse was dismantled around 1803. In 1823 a new wooden tower was built. Finally in 1872 a new fifty-foot octagonal stone tower replaced the wooden one. It was taller and constructed just south of the actual fort. The lighthouse is part of the Old Fort Niagara National Historic Landmark. It is open to the public as well as the wonderful restored fort where you can visit the buildings and see enactments.

STITCHING INFORMATION: Stitch count: 119 stitches wide x 149 high.
Our model was stitched on a 15” x 17” piece of white 14 count AIDA fabric. This design can be adjusted to any type of fabric. A large color photo, stitching instructions, computer generated chart and floss numbers for your choice of DMC, Anchor & J&B Coats are included.